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VOLUME XXX.— No. 4. 
NEW YORK, APRIL, 1871. 
NEW SERIES— No. 291. 
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IMPORTED SOUTHDOWN SHEEP AT CENTRAL PARK, N. 
The fine expanse of lawn at Central Park 
have their beattty enhanced by the introduction 
of sheep, which give to the scene a pastoral 
air highly pleasing to those who otherwise 
might rarely enjoy the sight of a flock. The 
South-downs were first introduced, not for their 
beauty solely, as they are made useful in keeping 
the grass nibbled close, while at the same time 
they fertilize the turf. Animals of pure blood 
only being allowed in the flock, the sale of the 
increase has been a source of revenue, while 
the proceeds from sales of wool go toward 
paying attendance and winter keep. The pres- 
ent Board of Public Parks, has recently made 
an important addition to the flock by the im- 
portation of five ewes. The animals are from 
Messrs. Bowen & Jones, Ensdon House, Shrews- 
bury, England, who furnish the following pedi- 
gree: "Sire, Lord Clifden, winner of Bath and 
West of England and Royal Agricultural Soci- 
ety of England prizes; bred by the late Bryce 
Win. Bowen of Shranardine Castle. Sire of 
Lord Clifden, Patentee, the prize winner of 
Royal Agricultural Society of England, by old 
Patentee, the prime winner of Royal Agricul- 
tural Society of England, Dam of Lord Clifden by 
Drawn and Engraved for the American Agriculturist. 
Chester Billy, winner of two first prizes of Agri- 
cultural Society of England. Dam of Ewes. Ewes 
bred by Messrs. Bowen & Jones, Ensdon House, 
Shrewsbury, one of the original flock on which 
the Shropshire Sheep are founded." The pub- 
lic is to be congratulated upon the introduction 
of such fine animals, which are to be placed 
where they can be seen by all. It is gratifying 
that the Park authorities, while they offer in- 
struction and amusement in a collection of wild 
animals, do not forget the domestic breeds, 
and we hope that in time the Park will be able 
to present the choicest specimens of them. 
